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Leisure Visitor Attractions Cultural Attractions Music & Theatre Shopping & Entertainment Sports & Recreation The legendary mild climate and mean temperature in the upper 60’s makes recreational opportunities plentiful. Summers are warm and dry, with cool afternoon ocean breezes which makes it possible for people to hike, fish, camp and go rock climbing throughout the year. In the winter months, there are snow sports on the highest peaks. Visitor Attractions The San Gabriel Valley has many attractions for visitors from the other parts of Southern California or from greater distances. Some of the many attractions include: The Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona Horse Racing at the Santa Anita Race Track Irwindale Speedway Back To Top   Cultural Attractions Some world-class cultural destinations include the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, the Huntington Library, Museum and Gardens in San Marino, the County Arboretum in Arcadia, the Descanso Gardens in La Canada/Flintridge and the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena. Other landmarks and museums of unusual interest include: San Gabriel Mission San Gabriel Audiotrium Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple Adobe de Palomares in Pomona Kidspace Museum El Monte Historical Society Museum Homestead Museum in the City of Industry Haugh Performing Arts Center Back To Top Music and Theatre For music lovers, nearby concert venues include the world-famous Hollywood Bowl and the Greek Theatre (both in Hollywood), the Universal Amphitheater in Universal City and the Music Center of Los Angeles County (in downtown LA). For theatergoers, some places to enjoy include the Pasadena Playhouse, the Robert D. Haugh Performing Arts Center on the Citrus College campus in Glendora, and the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium. Back To Top Shopping and Entertainment Southern California is famous for its shopping, and the San Gabriel Valley houses the nation’s best-known retailers, plus an array of unique specialty shops, in its shopping centers. The San Gabriel Valley has three regional malls: Puente Hills Mall in the City of Industry Santa Anita Fashion Park in Arcadia The Plaza at West Covina In addition, Old Pasadena is a collection of historic buildings that have been renovated into one of the most popular pedestrian areas in the San Gabriel Valley. Back To Top Sports and Recreation People who seek entertainment beyond shopping can enjoy the many professional sport teams in the nation’s second largest sports market. Just outside the San Gabriel Valley region, sports fans can choose from: Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team in downtown Los Angeles Mighty Ducks hockey team in Anaheim Los Angeles Lakers in LA Clippers basketball franchise in Los Angeles Collegiate football and basketball at their finest – and most competitive – with UCLA Bruins and the USC Trojans Pasadena’s famous Rose Bowl home for UCLA football and the annual New Year’s Day Rose Bowl classic. It also hosts Super Bowl football and World Cup Soccer.   Nearby theme parks include some of the worlds most popular theme attractions, including Disneyland, Magic Mountain, Knott's Berry Farm and Universal Studios Hollywood. Closer to home, Raging Waters is a family oriented aquatic adventure attraction in San Dimas. Back To Top